Job Description

Research Scientist, Tree Physiology Job, Latest Agricultural Jobs Kenya 2022, 

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.

The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST  (TREE PHYSIOLOGY) : KEFRI 7 – 1 POST

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and studying relationships between rainfall, soil water, water use and tree physiology;


• Assist in developing and coordinating multi-disciplinary research on ecosystem-based management, land-use, biodiversity and tree physiology;


• Participate in planning and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand how plant behavior in different eco-systems;


• Assist in conducting experiments on the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth;


• Assist in prioritizing research problems for implementation in tree physiology;


• Participate in developing research concepts for donor support;


• Participate in identifying relevant literature material;


• Participate in identifying suitable sites for establishing experiment;


• Participate in designing experimental trials to study tree physiology;


• Participate in laying out of trials in the field and nurseries;


• Undertake data collection from the trial, conduct data analysis and preparation of reports;


• Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;


• Participate in dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;


• Assist in disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;


• Participate in proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;


• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;


• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;


• Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports;


• Prepare and sign performance contracts with their supervisor; and


• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Botany, Ecology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;


• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

How to Apply

Online Application: Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/hYSr6x4fc4o69YGBA

Hard copy applications: IN ADDITION to the online application, applicants should send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 14th February, 2022.

Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: –

The Director/CEO,

 Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),

 P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square, NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIE

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